Madison — Gov. Scott Walker on Tuesday embraced a move to ban abortion after 20 weeks after repeatedly declining to spell out where he stood on the issue in last year's re-election campaign.

It is the latest example of Walker downplaying a major issue until after being re-elected and climbing to the top tier of likely 2016 presidential candidates. Walker did not campaign on plans to spin off the University of Wisconsin System as a public authority and now says he will sign so-called right-to-work legislation even though he insisted for years he would keep the measure from reaching his desk.

Wisconsin Right to Life has touted as its top priority legislation that has yet to be introduced that would prevent women from seeking abortions in most cases after 20 weeks.(138)

If Park Bank is liable for not spotting Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva's $34 million embezzlement from Koss Corp. and has to reimburse the company, Koss Chief Executive Michael Koss should also be ordered to personally pay the public company he runs, the bank argues in a new lawsuit.

Grant Thornton, Koss Corp.'s former auditor, should also have to pay a portion of any award that may be ordered, Park Bank argued in the latest twist in a long-running court fight stemming from Sachdeva's massive embezzlement.

"Park Bank denies any and all liability to Koss in this case," the bank said in its action. "Nevertheless, should Park Bank be found liable to Koss (Corp.) and required to pay damages to Koss, in this case, those damages will have been the result of a common liability of Park Bank, Michael Koss and Grant Thornton, thereby entitling Park Bank to (a) contribution from Michael Koss and Grant Thornton."(10)

Barrett campaign reacts to John Doe development

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett's campaign issued a statement Thursday night in reaction to news that Gov. Scott Walker's former Milwaukee County spokeswoman has been granted immunity in the ongoing John Doe probe in Milwaukee County.

Campaign spokesman Phil Walzak said the news "puts even more pressure for this governor to come clean with the people of Wisconsin."

"His excuses aren't holding up to scrutiny, and his credibility is stretched to the limit. Walker could put the all the swirling questions to rest right now -- but he still refuses to answer these questions," Walzak said.

Fran McLaughlin, now the spokeswoman for Sheriff David A. Clarke, was given immunity Thursday in exchange for her testimony. Tthe communications director for Walker from 2007 to 2010, McLaughlin was the 13th individual granted immunity in the case.

About Bill Glauber

Bill Glauber is a general assignment reporter, focusing on profiles and politics.